Scientific research proves that the stress hormone cortisol is directly related to acne and ageing.[1,2]
Meditation, mindfulness and positive thinking, can reduce cortisol and repeating skin-positive affirmations may help you develop a regular, skin and self-care practice that includes an AM & PM routine and a healthy, skin-friendly lifestyle.[3]
It turns out, meditation is skin care.
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1. The association between stress and acne among female medical students in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Shadi Zari1,2 and Dana Alrahmani
2. Study of psychological stress, sebum production and acne vulgaris in adolescents. Gil Yosipovitch et al.
3.1. Brain-Skin Connection: Stress, Inflammation and Skin Aging. Ying Chen* and John Lygh